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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-23

II is now admitted that the hotel fire in
Buffalo might have been prevented, or at
least discovered in time, had there been a
sufficient number of watchmen about the
building. Hotel proprietors are often sus-
pected Of having little regard for the safety
of their guests, but it is unaccountable that
self-interest does not impel them to take
proper measures for the protection of their
own property. Figures showing the number
Of watchmen who have been added to the pay
coils of the various hostelries of the country
within week would be interesting to the
travelling public.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-23

WHEN Lieutenant governor Kennedy, of
Ohio. was elected to Congress, in Move mber
last, he resigned the former office, and Sena-
tor Conrad was elected by the Republicans
President of the Senate pro tenn. Now Sena-
tor Conrad announces himself as a candidate
for Lieutenant governor and will submit his
claims to a nominating convention and a
popular election. They do things differently
IN Indiana
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-23


THE difference between the journal and
the News on the lieutenant governorship
question has simmered down to this: Both
agree that Green Smith had no law nor right
whatever on his side This is the essential
point in the case From this we diverge.
The News holds that the Republicans should
have waived the question of principle and
right, and should have recognized Smith in
order to pass few bills, the passage of which
was not of paramount Importance. and which
the State can get along without. The
Journal holds that the question of prin-
ciple and right was far more important than
any or all legislation, and that the cause of
constitutional government and popular rights
had to be asserted and INDICATED. When
the deadlock occurred one side had to yield,
either the right to the wrong or the wrong to
the right We say it should have been the
former, the News says the latter. On this
we 60 before the country.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-23

THE statement that Theodore Triton is to
return to New York ''to resume the career in
terrupted ten years ago." is to be taken for
what it is worth. Mr. Tilton may return to
New York, .ws he will not resume his career.
When a man drops out of the current of life
for ten years chas,n is created which cannot
be brdged and when he Joins the process.
cession" again, it is at point far in the rear
Of the old Mace
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-23

ONE Of the most thrifty Democratic
Congressman we have heard of in the way of
providing for his relatives is Colonel Breckin-
ridge, of the Lexington, Ky, district. He
has had cousin appointed postmaster at
Frankfort, another cousin at Georgetown, a
niece at Cynthiana, and an uncle at Licking
ton. The Breckenridge connection in Ken
lucky is quite large and very patriotic.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-23

Columbus Republican.
The Indianapolis News is striking example
of the effects of bad company. In order to pre-
serve its character fog independence, it started
out to criticise the Republicans as we'll as DEM
has developed into almost fullfledged revolu-
tionary organ. From its daily tone tho natural
inference is that the long list of Democratic out
RACES are mild offense compared with the Re-
publican refusal to meekly submit TO them in
order that certain bills might be passed. Evil
IDENTIFY the News did not expect to 60 to such
lengths, but being started in that direction was
carried along by force Of circumstances and
desire to appear consistent
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rebuilt.

SENATOR SHERMAN reached Birmingham,
Ala, on Monday, and was accorded very
pleasant impromptu reception by the people.
He spent yesterday visiting the mills and
factories of that rapidly growing town, and
goes thence to Nashville where he will de-
liver public address tomorrow evening.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-23

the Newse Yet his title to the senatorship
did not more certainly terminate at the time
specified by law than did the title of Green
Smith terminate as President 'for the occa-
sion" when the Occasion" had passed be-
cause of the presence and readiness to act of
the Lieutenant-governor.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-23
Is the Queen Crazy:

Special Cable to New York Times.
The mental peculiarities Of the Queen are be-
coming general topic of conversation, and the
opinion that she is demented is freely expressed
now in quarters where it would have been
secuted year ago. Her sudden freak for having
a circus and theatrical performance for her soil.
tary delectaron naturally suggests the mania Of
the late King Louis OF Bavaria.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-23

In Boston papers account of the Forest Hill
railroad accident it was stated that ga weakened
span about the center Of the bridge succumbed
to the immense strain Of the three hundred or
more souls in the rushing train, and precipitated
the living freight into the abyss beneath 1t
has been suspected that the weight of the Bos-
ton minds on that i'll fated train may have borne
it down, but the Boston soul is commonly sup
posed to be of the soaring aspiring variety. In
the light of this revelation. what is the invest-
eating committee going on with its work for,
anyways
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-23
WE aim to state the position of the New

WE aim to state the position Of the News
exactly: Robertson is right de jure and the
Republicans are wrong de facto; the Demo
Gratis are wrong de jure, and Green Smith is
right de facto. Anybody who can't see that
Is nothing but thick-and-thin hide bound
partisan, and has no conception Of the real
grandeur and greatness of true non partisan
oh;r
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-23

THE loss by the Chautauqua fire is about
one third covered by insurance. No public
buildings were burned, and it is expected that
the destroyed cottages will be Immediately
rahu.1t
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-23

CONGRESSMAN CAMPBELL, of Ohio, is in
trouble. AS usual, there is postoffice in the
legged soldier, who has made an excellent
officer, and there is no complaint against him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-23

THE Journal rejoiced prematurely. No news
has come from Delaware yet: but word arrives
from Georgia that the fruit crop of that State
has been seriously injured. reconstructed
North prayerfuly trusts that this does not in
clude the Georgia water million
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-23

CARTER HARRISON is mighty right" when
he says he could get no more honor out Of the
Mayors office. In the opinion Of most peo-
pie, he hasn't saved what little he went in
with
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-23

Louisville Commercial
The truth of the matter is that Indiana no
longer holds the important place 1t once held in
political calculations. 1t will be necessary to
Democratic success in the next national contest,
but the last session Of the Legislature has pat
it in the doubtful column. The action Of Green
Smith and the men who encouraged and sup
ported him has created widespread bitterness
and disgust throughout the State He was 50
manifestly brutal. vulgar and unfair that all
who trained with him have been subject to the
criticisms he has received.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-23

THE Buffalo fire has given the commercial
traveller a chance to advertise himself. Some
thing like regiment Of these enterprising gen.
tlemen have fastened to dash the secret hopes
Of the public by announcing through the press
that they stopped at other hotels and are safe.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-23

We frankly admit we have been thunder
struck.-The Sentinel.
Brace up, neighbor. 1t is not the first time
and will not be the last
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-23
The Way Of 1t.

Chicago Journal
Must Democrat be theft" asks the New
York Graphic. Not necessarily, but thief 10
generally Democrat
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-23
A Short Walk.

San Francisco Alta.
When an office starts out to seek the man ID
does not have sufficient exercise to eiye il n
appetite.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-23
THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL

Can be found at the following places:
LONDON-American Exchange in Europe, 449
Strand.
PARTS--American Exchange in Paris. 80 Boulevard
des Capucinsz-
NEW YORK-Geaso7 House and Windsor Hotels.
CHICAGO Palmer House
CINCINNATI-J. P. Hawley & Co., 154 Vine street
LOUISVILI4E-C. T. bearing, northwest corner
Third and jefferson streets.
ST. LOUIS-Union News Company. Union Depot
and Southern Hotel
WASHINGTON. D. C.-Riggs House and Ebbitt
House.
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dement,. Ihe mind must be interested as we'll
as the body employed. Judging from what
we know of the Presidents disposition, we
presume there is nothing in the way of exer-
else that he would more enjoy than pounding
certain Indiana Democrats. When he got
tired hitting he might kick them. This vari-
alton Of the exercise would bring new set of
muscles into play, and furnish additional en-
tertainment for the executive mind. It must
be remembered he is in a condition of health
which, while it cannot be called critical, still
requires attention. He is much fatter than
he was when sheriff of Erie county, and does
not exercise nearly as much. At that time he
used to walk from his lodgings to his board
ing house and the courthouse, and occasion
ally rode into the country to serve writ or
collect fee BILL Now he eats and sleeps in
the same house, and does not even have to go
out to draw his salary. Under these circum-
stances he needs exercising all over,
and any system Of gymnastics that
might be adopted should take into
account his legs as we'll as his arms. The
Presidents lower limbs, we understand were
formerly very substantial and robust; some
what bowed in shape, but strong and service
able. If, under the confinement of his present
position and the influence of high living, they
have grown fat and flabby, it is proof that he
does not exercise them sufficiently. Foot
ball would be good for him, but that is an
outdoor game, and we understand the Presi-
dent is averse to showing himself unneces-
sarily in public. It lowers the tone of the
administration which Messrs. Whitney and
Villas have been trying so hard to elevate.
What the President needs is an indoor
exercise that will at once reduce the flesh and
develop the muscle of his legs. Kicking is
the thing-not kicking in the air, but kicking
at something and with purpose. To go off
into private room and kick at nothing might
do him more harm than good. He might be
tempted to kick himself-an exer-
else which, however appropriate in a
moral sense, would probably yield
no hygienic results. He should have
live object to kick-something that he can
kick hard and often. and that will make the
exercise interesting by giving him the i'm
preston that it enjoys being kicked as much
as he does kicking it. OF course, this means
a Democratic office seeker They are elastic,
indestructible and enjoy kicking. They are
plenty and cheap The President could have
a new one every day in the year. We have
no doubt Senator Voorhees, would undertake
to keep him supplied from this State alone,
though it would hardly be fair for Indiana
to monopolze the honor. Half an hour a
day regularly and Systematically devoted to
this exercise would soon make a great i'm
provement in the Presidents legs. AS they
improved his brain would sympathize, his
mind would grow clearer, his shoes would
cease to pinch him, and ne would soon enjoy
| the luxury of sound mind in sound body.
l
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Telephone Calls.
Business Office 238 Editorial Rooms 80. PAP
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-06
Just the Reverse,

She witnessing the play of "1'en Nights In
BanoOm)-How dreadfully awful it il.
Don't you think SO, Jack?
Jack-It isn't half as bad as ten barrooms
In night.
While group of men in front of Leggerr's
hotel bar were discussing the attempt upon
Editor O'Brien's life at Toronto on Saturday
a man with two empty sleeves walked briskly
in and asked for "a little old rye, please.
Quickly the glass, decanter, and napkin
were produced, but the stranger did not
move. For several seconds silence almost
painful ensued. Then the customer raised his
eyes and said: "Excuse me, sir. but, as you
see 1 am armless. VIII you kindly pour out
my drink"
Certainly" rejoined the urbane bartender,
grasping the decanter. ''Tell me when to
stop"
half a glass Of fluid fire trickled out and
the stranger cried "Halt!" Then, bending
forward, he seized the rim of the glass with
his teeth, threw his head backward, and swal-
lowed the dram without grimace. With
another apology he asked the bartender to
wipe his mouth with the napkin. He did so,
and was about departing without paying
when bystander inquired, "Where did you
lose your arms, sir, may Iaski Gettysburg
"No, sir; was too young to fight for my
country"
perhaps circular saw, powder explosion,
Or
"No, no broke in the stranger, "none Of
those things"
"Well, how was it, pray!"
"To be candid, sir, must confess that am
not hero, and have figured in no frightful
accident. l never had any arms. | was born
without them, and live upon the charity of
others. | am forced to do 1t, simply because
I cannot work." and tears seemed to glisten
in the cripple's eyes "Of course, gentlemen,
if you can spare any small change, please
drop it in my side pocket and you will have
my gratitude"
Instantly the souls of the listeners were
fired with generosity, and they went down
into their pockets. Several quarters, half dol.
lars and three dimes found their way into the
manned mans pocket, and he bowed himself
away and out the door Down Park row he
hurried. At Chambers street he turned to-
ward Broadway. A few doors further on he
met an acquaintance, who saluted him with,
"What luck, Dan."
Bully. old bOy Step into this hallway"
In they dashed. There, after conversing
for a moment in an undertone. Dams coat and
vest were removed by his companion. and a
pair OF stout, robust arms were exposed to
view. Dan had taken his hands from inside
the waistband of his trousers. He resumed
his raiment. the money was counted out and
divided and the men reappeared on the street.
As they passed the Observing reporter Dan
said: "Now, Ike, its your turn to do the
actn-New York Sun.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-06
ADDITIONAL TELEGRAPH
SPORTING POINTS.
Great Yacht Race.

NEWPORT, R. l., Aug. 5.-Day dawneC
bright with light wind from the south
east. Fog was thick at sunrise, but the
sun soon dispelled it and left the horizon
clear and made beautiful day for the
yacht race. By 8 o'clock the wind had
veered little to the south and was blow
ing more freshly with good prospect OF
more to follow. The race is for the Goelet
cups and is open TO all schooners and sloops
of New York and western yacht clubs.
The course is triangular.
Shortly before 10 o'clock the yachts were
all at the starting point working for
good positions.
At 1915 signal guns were fired and the
race begun.
The big sloops crossed in the following
order: Puritan, May Flower, Volunteer,
Priscilla, Atlanta. The Sacheln crossed
first Of the schooners. There is little
doubt OF a good race.
The start was good one and the yachts
went bowling off at good speed. The
distance sailed was about forty miles.
There was no time limit
The Puritan took the lead at the start
and sailing faster than the other yachts and
easily led the fleet.
The Volunteer crossed the line full
mile ahead The yachts passed West
Island Ia the following order: Volunteer,
Puritan, Mayflower, Atlantic, Priscilla.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-06
An Eve to business.

4 fruit vender from Italy stood beside bis
handcart sorting bananas into small piles,
surmounted with p,acarls indicating the
price He determined the value of each
banana as be handled it. Suddenly he paused
and felt of one more carefully than the others
He squeezed it slightly at each end.
Holding 1t out at arms length in his open
palm. he cooked his head. shut one eve and
critically examined it. As though not en-
tirely satisfied he raised it TO kis chin and ran
If across his face close 10 his nose. Appar-
entlv satisfied, he laid the banana rIpon the
pile labeled enc cent and renewed his sorting.
Suddenly be stopped as though his arm had
become psralyzed. He east PANIED look at
his one cent pile. Then be picked up tie fruit,
81 carefully examined, and. after another
careful scrutiny. deposited il upon the two
cent pile. \ !ew minutes afierwarl he re-
psate} jhe scrutiny, and placed the paYpIex.
inE banana oIi.-e mere anon the one cent Die.
III .Eat mngueut a district messenger buv,
with cap two sizes too large for him. Sam
tered to the cart ami ran his eve over TIC
frui5 The Italian watched hlin cls-S-lv Thu
iscy threw u cent upoa the WAGON and picked
up lie bau;sus which had caused him ~ mach
perplsxitv The Italian looked as though
earth had loss loT him It's every charm For
ten seconds be stool looking az the urchin.
who buried his teeth into the luscious fruit
Then he turned like a fash and transferred
three bananas from the one cent piie to tie
two cent pile. \ new customer was at Ia.
elbow 4 smile as mid a. his rative skies
spread over the Italians face as he said: -Ba.
nanas Sell-a yer chep-a- Coed beaan =
New York Sun
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-06

First Omaha Dame-And so the wedding
of Mr.. De Million and Dollie Dumping has
been postponed!
Second Omaha Dame-Yes, they are both
sick.
"Well, Mr.. De Million isn't quite so young
as he used to be- and it don't do for a man of
his age to stand at gate every night until II
o'clock this weather"
''No, that's true His great granddaughter
told me the doctors were afraid he would not
be in good health again for some time. He
is still suffering from a wound, the result of a
kick from a mule during the Mexican war,
you know"
Eyes, by the way, what is the matter with
Dollie!"
'Sbe has the mumpsr-Omaha World
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-06
To Purify Feathers.

I wish to tell my experience with foul
smelling geese feathers. l tried days OF ex-
posure to a southern midsummer sun, then
baked them in an oven for hours. all to no
purpose j had recently been using borax TO
wash blankets, and the idea occurred to me
to use it for my feathers l did not add soap,
because it would leave strealcs- So | put on
the boiler, filed it half full of water, then
added the borax, pounded fine so as to dis
solve readily. In the lump it was as near
the size of a half seacup as can describe it
l immersed the feathers. about five pounds,
weighted down with cleanly washed stones,
and heated to boiling, continued about four
hours. / then removed them 70 a wash
board laid over tub to drain Nhsn COO,
fsqueezed dry, a handful at time, working
them to the opposite end then fastened
the case by the end to the clothes line thor
oughly shaking up and changing ends about
four times during the two days It took them
to dry / felt had made discovery, and
yearly in midsummer since that time my
pillows undergo the process have no
feather beds. or they would also. boil
them in their ticks, and il leaves no streaks
II they are squeezed dry enough not TO run
Cor. BrattleboTo Household
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-06
SARATOGA Races.

SARATOGA, Aug. 5-A drilling rain
storm set in at about 10 o'clock this NOR n
ing.
First race, one mile-Alfred won. Rosa
lind second, Broughton third. Time 1 ;45
Second race, five furlongs-King Crab
won, Fleurette second, Peewee third. Time
1905.
Third race, sweepstakes for one mile and
furlong-Wa hoo won, Swift second, Miss
Motley third Time 1853 ! 4.
Fourth race, selliug race, one mile and
twenty yards-Chance won, Unique sec
ond, Santa Clause third. Time 1871 4.
Fifth race, steeple chase, winner TO be
sold at auction, l IL Wellington
won, Buchmore' second, Cyclone third.
Time OH
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-06
Kansas City Gram and Provisions.

KAEsAs CITY, Aog- s.
Daily Indicator reports wheat dun; NO reg
sash. e1l4; September 63h bid; No. sort, casn,
CO...
Corn-Steedy; No. cash sales S3if. september,
sales at "a; 20 bid: May 81 3D. oes asked; no.
white cash, no bids
Oats. August 2lA bid
kye-So bids or offerings.
Eggs and butter-Unchanged.
Flax seeds. -, .
Butier-Fancy creamery IS; good Il; fine dairy l2a,
store packed 10: common 66s7 cents
Cheese-Full cream 14GSl41s: fiats i@a
Eggs-Steady. per doz-
Flour duh, steady; quotations * Is; Xxx IS
q, family 81 05@l Is: choice 81 StSl as fancy 10
Extra fancy 81 5o6l1 So; patent 81 @G2 90.
Corn Meal-Green, i0 dried. 20. choice yellow, %;
oulk, 72x
Bren-Bulk. AZ: sacked, AZ.
PouItry-Old hens rat heavy 81 IS ROSTERS 81 W
turkeys, sac. a.,
Provisions.sugar cured hams, II; bacon. ~: drteo
beet H. dried beef clear, dry salt clear RID secs
q 80; long clear g. 10 shoulders IS So ehort clear
IS 81 smoked clear rib sides, es al long c!eer.
s Is; shoulders, s. Gu: short clear, 90 81
Sess Pork-Si5 60.
TssrG.-Cholce tierce. az %.
Rye, No. 2 cash SO asked.
H.y-New fancy small baled, IS 30; Large, 500
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-06
To Humble Family Pride.

why do you want 20 run for alderranF
was asked of a young man afflicted with the
nlania last night TO humble family pride,
my dear boy was the answer. Il think an
a pretty god fellow. and 80 does my family.
After the election is over am going 70 COM
pile ell the bad things said abou. me and With
Pooh Bah exclaim: An, family pride, taxa
ti.atr Every time get 100 exalted Opinions
Of myself shall take that prescription III
will prevent my floating into the ether sons
time r-Elrnira Gazette.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-06
Sinners of Note

When Patti made her debut, in 1859, she
was distinguished in the world of art as the
American prima donna There was no other
American singer Of note. The list has
swelled to this: Albini, Thursby, Hank,
Juch, Van Zandt, Nevada, LAllemand. En-
gel, Nordica, Dotti, Anita Alameda, Emma
Abbott, Hastreiter, Annie Louise Carey IRE
tired, but not forgotten), Seguin, Davis and
half hundred lesser people who sing on of
nights.-Public Opinion.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-06

Col. James Russell Lowell tells the story
that one of the gentlemen he met in Chicago
had great deal to say Of his travels in Eu-
rope. Col. Lowell remarked that he greatly
enjoyed the French literature, and that
George Sand was one of his favorite au-
thors. "Oh, yes" exclaimed the Chicago
gentleman, Il have had many happy hour
with Sand" "You knew George Sand,
then3" asked Col Lowell, with an expression
of surprise knew hima Well, 1 should
rather say l did," cried the Chicago man,
and then he added as a clincher, 81 roomed
with him when l was in Paris. Chicago
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